Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Joseph’s House is a residential respite care home in NW Washington, DC that serves primarily previously homeless men and women with advanced HIV disease. For most of these residents, some combination of mental illness, stigma, isolation, substance abuse, poverty and/or domestic violence have prevented them from successfully managing their HIV disease.
Once medically stabilized, many Joseph’s House residents transition to post residential case management. These services can include medication management, housing, counseling, life skills training, advocacy, transportation and community activities.
Job Summary:
The social worker at Joseph’s House is a member of a multi-disciplinary team including a registered nurse, clinical coordinator, program director, and staff, who provides comprehensive intake, assessment, discharge planning and case management services to all members of the Joseph’s House Community. The social worker works directly with leadership, staff, residents, community friends, and community partners.
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Build rapport and establishing trusting respectful relationships with clients and families
● Evaluate prospective, new, and existing clients based on their needs, barriers, and goals
● Assess strengths and needs of each community member
● Develop an individualized discharge plan for every resident
● Obtain identifying documentation (birth certificate, photo id, Medicaid card, social security, etc.) for each community member.
● Develop and regularly update a Service Plan for every community member
● Address client concerns and goals in real time using effective communication skills with client and nurse case management team
● Identify appropriate community-based resources for community members (housing, counseling/treatment, employment) and advocate for these resources
● Collaborate closely with Joseph’s House team and community partners and resources
● Document all service activity provided to community members for funding purposes
● Assign volunteers and interns to assist community members in daily activities and ensure that these activities are documented for funding purposes
● Maintain up to date files for each community member
● Other tasks and responsibilities as required by resident and community needs,
Education and Experience:
● Master’s degree required, PLUS two years post-Master's experience and attainment of a license.
● LISW or LICSW required
● A minimum of 2 years working with vulnerable populations to include homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks.
● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
● Ability to remain calm, de-escalate conflict, and manage stress
Compensation: $73,000 - $78,000 annual salary
Other Requirements:
Ability to drive a vehicle
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19
Joseph's House is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring efforts and seek to build a diverse workforce based on skill, background, and culture.